MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,462 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Coolant level on min
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Near side front tyre is worn on the outer edge.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Off side front wheel trim is broken
Off side rear tyre is starting to deteriorate
Offside Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Oil leak
Oil level on min
Spare tyre defective
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Slight imbalance in the front brakes.
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Slight imbalance in the front brakes.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P212 FRD is a 1997 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1997 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 64,290 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P212 FRD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Ka is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P212 FRD registered?
P212 FRD is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 April 1997.
Is P212 FRD safe to buy?
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